Internal Committees

Our Internal Committees serve as high level enterprise internal governance bodies of YGIA Polyclinic. There are currently 15 Internal Committees, under the Board of Directors’ oversight umbrella:

• Blood Transfusion and Resuscitation Committee
  Responsible for implementing operational policies and procedures governing blood transfusion, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, practise, prevention of cardiac arrest and training.

  Chairman:
  
  Dr. Riana Galinou, Gynaecologist & Obstretric Surgeon
  
  
  
  Vice Chairman:
  
  Dr. Persefoni Christofi Pieri, Head Doctor Microbiologist - Clinical Laboratory
  
  
  
  Members:
  
  Mrs. Androulla Christofidou, Deputy CEO
  
  Mrs. Morfo Tsaknaki, Matron

• Clinical Governance Committee
  Responsible for continuously improving quality of services and safeguarding high standards of care.

  Chairman:
  
  Dr. Ioannis Hadjiloucas, General Surgeon -  BOD Member
  
  
  
  Vice Chairman:
  
  Dr. George Zachariades, PhD, CEO
  
  
  
  Members:
  
  Dr. Savvas Ioannou, Internal Medicine - BOD Member
  
  Dr. Demos Neofytou, Orthopedic Surgeon - BOD Member
  
  Dr. Riana Galinou, Gynaecologist & Obstretric Surgeon - SC Chairman
  
  Mr. Andreas Marangos, BOD Chairman
  
  Mrs. Morfo Tsaknaki, Matron
  
  Mrs. Sabine Monoyiou, Deputy Matron
  
  Mr. Panos Petrou, Outpatient Services Manager
  
  Ms. Myria Vassiliou, Legal Advisor
  
  
  Minutes:
  
  Mrs. Anna Agathangelou, Integrated Systems Manager 

• Environmental, Health & Safety Committe
  
  Responsible for strengthening and further developing the Hospital’s Environmental, Health & Safety framework, with a focus on targeting key health issues and setting priorities.

  Chairman:
  
  Ms. Rodothea Nicolaou, Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
  
  
  Senior Management Representative: Mrs Pagona Liggou,HR Director
  
  
  Vice Chairman: Mr Panagiotis Kampouris, Enviromental, Health & Safety Officer
  
  
  Secretary: Ms. Nikoletta Christodoulou, Representative of Administration Departments
  
  
  Members:
  
  
  Ms. Morfo Tsaknaki, Matron - Representative of Nursing Division
  
  Ms.Christina Pytharidou, Senior Nurse -Representative of Intensive Care Unit
  
  Ms. Andrea Syrimi, Senior Midwife - Representative of Maternity & Gynaecology Department
  
  Mr. Stavros Avgousti, Group Leader - Representative of Private & Suites Ward
  
  Mr. Giannakis Ioannou, Nurse A -Representative of Surgical Ward
  
  Ms. Danae Didaggelou, Pharmacist- Representative of Pharmacy Store
  
  Ms. Stella Drousiotou, Housekeeper-Representative of Cleaning/Laundry & Waste Handiling Department
  
  Mr. Marios Eleftheriou, Technical Services Manager-Representative of Technical & Biomedical Division
  
  Mr. Diomides El-Mokdad, Technologist - Representative of Clinical Laboratory
  
  Mr. Michalis Kyriacou, Representative MRI/CT
  
  Ms. Despo Ioanou- Representative of MRI/CT
  
  Ms. Dimitra Plega, Reception Representative
  
  Ms. Elena Ioannou, Senior Radiologist Technologist - Representative of X-Ray Department
  
  Mr. Theodosis Ioannou, Group Leader - Representative for Operating Theatres, Central Sterilization, Ophthalmology
  
  Ms. Kornelia Constantinou Prescur, Sister - Representative of 2nd Surgical Ward
  
  Ms. Evanthia Hadjiroti, Nurse A - Paediatric Ward- Representative of Paediatric Ward
  
  Mr. Georgios Georgiou, Chef-Representative of Kitchen & Cafeteria
  
  Mr. Christodoulos Christofi, Nurse A - Representative of Casualty
  
  
  
  Depending on the items on the agenda, the following may also attend during the EHS Committee’s meetings as Members:
  
  Mr. Savvas Zeidan, Eng, Information & Technology/ Risk Manager
  
  Dr. Maria Agathocleous, Occupational Health Doctor

• HR Compensation Committee
  Responsible for assessing, analysing, and approving all pay and benefits, as well as for the succession planning and talent growth processes.

  Chairman:
  
  Mr. Marios Orologas, Board of Directors Vice Chairman
  
  
  
  Members:
  
  Mr. Andreas Marangos, Board of Directors Chairman
  
  Dr. George Zachariades, PhD, CEO
  
  Ms. Androulla Christofidou, Deputy CEO - Minutes
  
  Mrs Pagona Liggou,HR Director

• Infection Control Committee
  Responsible for maintaining infection control policies and procedures, monitoring healthcare in regard to infections and providing continuous professional education.

  Chairman:
  
  Dr. Savvas Ioannou, Internal Medicine/ Diabetologist
  
  
  
  Vice Chairman:
  
  Ms. Androulla Christofidou, Deputy CEO
  
  
  
  Members:
  
  Dr. Marios Karaiskakis, General Surgeon
  
  Dr. Persefoni Christofi Pieri, Head Doctor Microbiologist - Clinical Laboratory
  
  Mrs. Kornelia Constantinou Prescur, Sister - Medical Ward
  
  Mrs. Rodothea Nicolaou, Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
  
  Mrs. Stella Drousiotou, Housekeeper
  
  Mrs. Morfo Tsaknaki, Matron
  
  Mrs. Fytoulla Nikolaidou, Senior Officer - Pharmacy Store
  
  
  
  Minutes:
  
  Mrs. Lia Agathangelou, HR Officer 

• Information Security & GDPR Committee
  Responsible for providing advice and monitoring compliance in relation to information confidentiality, integrity, availability, GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and other privacy statutory requirements.

  Chairman:
  
  Ms. Myria Vasiliou, Legal Advisor, DPO
  
  
  
  Vice Chairman:
  
  Dr. George Zachariades, PhD, CEO
  
  
  
  Members:
  
  Mr. Savvas Zeidan, Eng, Information & Technology/ Risk Manager
  
  Mr. Marios Eleftheriou, Technical Services Manager
  
  Mrs. Morfo Tsaknaki,  Matron
  
  Mrs. Rodothea Nicolaou, Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
  
  Mrs. Anna Agathangelou, Integrated Systems Manager
  
  Mr Dimitris Xernos & Mr Yiannis Kaledermidis,  Information Security Officer
  
  

• Internal Audit Committee & Corporate Risk Management
  Responsible for delivering independent review, objective assurance, and consultation, while at the same time aligning such activities to lead to a structured and disciplined approach to measuring and strengthening the efficacy of risk management, control, and governance.

  Chairman:
  
  Dr. Ioannis Hadjiloucas, BoD Member
  
  
  
  Members:
  
  Mr. Andreas Marangos, Lawyer, BoD Chairman

• Management Committee
  Responsible for the overall effective operational functioning and continuous improvement of facilities and services provided by the Hospital.

  Chairman:
  
  Dr. George Zachariades, PhD, CEO
  
  
  
  Members:
  
  Mrs. Androulla Christofidou, Deputy CEO
  
  Mr. Panos Petrou, Outpatients Services Manager
  
  Mrs. Pagona Liggou, HR Director
  
  Mr. Savvas Zeidan, Eng, Information & Technology/ Risk Manager
  
  Mr. Marios Eleftheriou, Technical Services Manager
  
  Mr. Ioannis Treppides, FCCA, Deputy CFO

• Provident Fund Committee
  Responsible for all aspects of investment and other management activity in relation to the provident fund.

  Chairman:
  
  Dr. Evripides Argyropoulos, Orthopedic Surgeon
  
  
  
  Vice Chairman/ Secretary:
  
  Mrs. Elena Ioannou, Senior Radiologist Technologist - X-Ray
  
  
  
  Members:
  
  Dr. Demos Neofytou, Orthopedic Surgeon, BoD Member
  
  Dr. Nicolaos Christoforou, Paediatrics
  
  Mr. Nektarios Angonas, Technical and Biomedical Process Operator
  
  Mr. Aristeidis Yiorkas, Payroll Manager

• Purchase Committee
  Responsible for reviewing and approving business cases for the procurement of goods and services.

  Chairman:
  
  Mr. Marios Orologas, BoD Deputy Chairman
  
  
  
  Members:
  
  Ms. Androulla Christofidou, Deputy CEO
  
  Mr. Andreas Marangos, Board of Directors Chairman
  
  Dr. George Zachariades, PhD, CEO
  
  
  
  Minutes:
  
  Ms. Despina Elia, Purchasing Senior Officer

• Quality Committee
  Responsible for providing an independent and objective holistic review towards healthcare systems and processes by which the Hospital leads, directs, and controls its functions related to quality, in support of getting the best clinical outcomes and experience for patients and their families.

  Chairman:
  
  Mrs. Anna Agathangelou,  Integrated Systems Manager
  
  
  
  Senior Management Representative:
  
  Dr. George Zachariades, PhD, CEO 
  
  
  Members:
  
  Mrs. Morfo Tsaknaki, Matron
  
  Mr. Marios Eleftheriou, Technical Services Manager
  
  Mr. Ioannis Treppides, FCCA, Deputy CFODeputy CFO
  
  Mrs. Rodothea Nicolaou, Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
  
  Mr. Panayiotis Kampouris, Environmental, Health & Safety Officer
  
  Mr. Savvas Zeidan, Eng, Information & Technology/ Risk Manager
  
  Mr. Panos Petrou, Outpatient Services Manager
  
  Mrs. Marina Agathocleous, Personal Assistant to the CEO
  
  Ms. Myria Vassiliou, Legal Advisor
  
  Ms. Maria Hadjioannou, Human Resources Officer / Ms.Marina Rodosthenous, Human Resources Officer
  
  Dr. Zoe Polymniou, Head Resident Doctor
  
  Ms. Sasha Ioannidou, Sister - Ward Manager - Accidents & Emergency Department/ Endoscopy Unit
  
  Mr. Marios Koupparis, Senior Nurse - Accidents & Emergency Department/ Endoscopy Unit
  
  Dr. Georgios Economou, Resident Doctor - Head Accidents & Emergency Department/ Endoscopy Unit
  
  Ms. Raija Maarit Camassa, Sister - Intensive Care Unit / Ms. Marina Tontikidou, Sister - Intensive Care Unit
  
  Ms. Sabine Monoyiou, Deputy Matron
  
  Mr. Constantinos Demetriou, Brother Operating Theatres
  
  Ms. Dorren Eftamantilou, Sister - Paediatric Department
  
  Mr. Andreas Leonidou, Brother - Paediatric Department
  
  Mrs. Christina Hamalis, Assistant - Ward Manager - Maternity & Gynaecology Department
  
  Mrs. Elena Ioannou, Senior Radiologist Technologist - X-Ray Department
  
  Mrs. Fytoulla Nikolaidou, Senior Officer - Pharmacy Store
  
  Dr. Persefoni Christofi Pieri, Head Doctor Microbiologist - Clinical Laboratory
  
  Mrs. Despoina Ioannou, Customer Service & Administration Coordinator - MRI/CT
  
  Mr. Michalis Kyriakou, Radiologist Technologist - MRI/CT
  
  Minutes:
  
  Ms. Chara Socratous, IMS Officer

• Risk Management Committee (Operational and Clinical)
  Responsible for providing an oversight and make recommendations concerning matters pertaining to the effectiveness, efficiency and appropriateness of quality, safety and risk management of healthcare services provided by the Hospital.

  Chairman:
  
  Mr. Savvas Zeidan, Eng, Information & Technology/ Risk Manager
  
  
  
  Vice Chairman:
  
  Dr. George Zachariades, PhD, CEO
  
  
  Members:
  
  Ms. Androulla Christofidou, Deputy CEO
  
  Mr. Ioannis Treppides, FCCA, Deputy CFO
  
  Mr. Panos Petrou, Outpatient Services Manager
  
  Ms. Myria Vassiliou, Legal Advisor
  
  Mr. Marios Eleftheriou, Technical Services Manager
  
  Mrs. Anna Agathangelou, Integrated Systems Manager
  
  Mrs. Rodothea Nicolaou, Environmental, Health & Safety Manager - Secretary

• Scientific Council
  Responsible for providing expert scientific and clinical advisory on emerging and best evidence practises as well as on issues arising during the operation of the Hospital, leading, and overseeing the development of scientific programmes, and reviewing new partnerships.

  Chairman:
  
  Dr. Riana Galinou, Gynaecologist & Obstetric Surgeon
  
  
  
  Vice Chairman:
  
  Dr. Constantinos Kyriacou, Cardiologist
  
  
  Members:
  
  Dr. Andriani Kontozi Philippou, Anaesthesiologist
  
  Dr. Leonidas Ioannou, Head Doctor Radiologist - MRI/CT
  
  Dr. Ioannis Ioannou, Internal Medicine & Diabetologist
  
  Dr. Lefteris Koulouteris, General Surgeon
  
  Dr. Chrysanthos Kourieos, Urologist
  
  Dr. Panagiotis Lemonos, Anaesthesiologist Doctor
  
  Ms. Androulla Christofidou, Deputy CEO
  
  Mr. Panos Petrou, Outpatient Services Manager
  
  Dr. Kleopatra Savva, Paediatrician - Secretary
  
  
  
  Facilitator:
  
  Mrs. Lia Agathaggelou, HR Officer 

• Strategy, Quality & Business Development Committee
  Responsible for supporting the BoD in discharging its oversight duties with respect to the development and implementation of the organization's strategy and business development plans.

  Chairman:
  
  Dr. Savvas Ioannou, Board of Directors Member
  
  
  
  Members:
  
  Dr. Ioannis Hadjiloucas, BoD Member
  
  Dr. Demos Neofytou, Board of Directors Member
  
  Mr. Andreas Marangos, Board of Directors Chairman
  
  Mr. Marios Orologas, Board of Directors Deputy Chairman
  
  Dr. George Zachariades, PhD, CEO
  
  
  
  Minutes:
  
  Ms. Marina Agathocleous, Personal Assistant to the CEO

• YGIA Foundation Committee
  Responsible for regulating the organization's philanthropic initiatives.

  Chairman:
  
  Dr. Ioannis Ioannides
  
  
  
  Vice Chairman:
  
  Mr. Tonis Toumazis
  
  
  
  Members:
  
  Mr. Andreas Marangos, Board of Directors Chairman
  
  Mr. Socratis Socratous
  
  Mr. Christos Skapoulis
  
  Mrs. Androulla Christofidou, Deputy CEO
  
  
  
  Secretary:
  
  Mr. Agis Agapiou, External Legal Advisor
  
  
  
  Facilitator:
  
  Mrs. Marina Agathocleous, Personal Assistant to the CEO